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kale

or kail

[ keyl ]

noun

  1. Also called borecole. a cabbagelike cultivated plant, Brassica oleracea acephala, of the mustard family, having curled or wrinkled leaves: used as a vegetable.
  2. Scot. cabbage.
  3. Slang. money.


kale

1

/ °ì±ðɪ±ô /

noun

  1. a cultivated variety of cabbage, Brassica oleracea acephala, with crinkled leaves: used as a potherb See also collard
  2. a cabbage
  3. slang.
    money
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

kale

2

/ °ì±ðɪ±ô /

noun

  1. dialect.
    a queue
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of kale1

1250–1300; Middle English cale, northern variant of cole
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of kale1

Old English ³¦Äå±ô; see cole
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Example Sentences

Swap a bland pork chop and limp kale for bold, sautéed kale topped with crispy, miso-seasoned ground pork.

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My husband and I love the pizza, and we love the kale salad, and also they do double pours of wine.

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In a potato field in Cornwall, England, volunteers sift through wooden crates, separating the good from the bruised, while others cut kale, filling sacks with leaves destined for community kitchens.

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They determined that the benefits of growing and eating fresh leafy greens such as kale outweighed any long-term cancer risk.

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For instance, a kale pesto can deliver boatloads of nutrients while masking kale’s natural bitterness with the robust flavors of basil, garlic and olive oil.

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